You Want to Raise? Or Exit? Clean Your House First.
Event Description:
Hosted by 8 Circle, Flippa, and Rippling, and presented by the Singapore Global Network (SGN), this forum is designed for startup founders, CFOs, legal leads, and investors who want a candid look at what it takes to become truly investor-ready.
In Singapore’s competitive tech landscape, capital is available—but deals fall apart fast when the fundamentals aren’t in place. From messy cap tables to overlooked tax liabilities, the risks are real and the stakes are high.
Join us for a candid fireside chat and networking evening where seasoned founders, investors, and M&A professionals share stories of near-misses and hard lessons—plus what it actually takes to get your startup ready to raise or exit in the next 6–12 months.
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Admission: By RSVP only
Audience: Tech founders, CFOs, legal/compliance leads, investors, and M&A advisors
Agenda:
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Registration, Drinks & Networking
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM
Welcome Remarks by Co-Hosts
6:40 PM – 7:30 PM
Fireside Chat:
"You Want to Raise? Or Exit? Clean Your House First."
Insights from founders, investors, and M&A experts on what makes or breaks a deal—before the pitch even begins.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Open Networking + Expert AMA Tables (Legal, Tax, Cap Table, etc.)
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Networking continues
Key Takeaways:
Understand what "investor-ready" truly means
Identify financial, legal, and compliance red flags before they cost you
Learn how to prepare for fundraising or exit within 12 months
Gain practical insights from founders and deal professionals
Expand your network with experts who can help you move forward
About 8 Circle
The 8 Circle Community is a network of founders and industry experts dedicated to guiding startups and SMEs through key aspects of establishing and operating businesses in various countries. Our vision is to build interconnected communities across major global cities, enabling seamless cross-border expansion through trusted partnerships.
We provide insights and guidance in areas such as incorporation, accounting, tax compliance, reporting, work permits, funding, bank setup, and regulatory filings.
Currently, 8 Circle operates in Singapore, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, with over 1,500 members. We plan to expand to Hong Kong, the UAE, and Australia later this year. Join the community here: https://t.me/+5J2995Kzyhc1ODU1
About Flippa
Flippa is democratizing M&A for the creator and digital economy, building the world's first AI-powered platform dedicated to serving the 99% of businesses traditional M&A ignores. We're creating exit opportunities and generational wealth for every digital entrepreneur—from AI tool creators and YouTube channel owners to SaaS founders and eCommerce pioneers.
While traditional M&A serves only 8-9 figure deals, Flippa empowers millions of digital creators and entrepreneurs with Goldman Sachs-level M&A capabilities, making sophisticated exit infrastructure accessible to businesses from $10K to $10M. With our AI-first platform, we're not just building a marketplace—we're transforming entrepreneurial dreams into generational wealth for the 99%.
If you've built it digitally, you can exit it on Flippa. Because every creator deserves their moment. Ready to explore an exit? Start here: Flippa.com/sell
About Rippling
Rippling is the unified platform for modern global companies to run HR, IT, and Finance - all in one place. Instead of stitching together dozens of siloed tools, Rippling brings everything into a single system to manage your workforce anywhere in the world. Whether you're hiring a developer in Vietnam or launching your European expansion from London, Rippling makes it easy to unlock borderless talent. We handle the complexity - compliance, contracts, payroll, and provisioning - so you can focus on growth, not admin.
Startups and scaleups choose Rippling to expand globally in days, not quarters. With one system for every market and every team, you can automate the entire employee lifecycle - from offer letter to offboarding - using real-time data, powerful workflows, and seamless integrations.
Headquartered in San Francisco with offices across four continents including Sydney Australia, Rippling has raised $1.85B from the world’s top investors - including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock, with users in over 185 countries
Presented by:
Singapore Global Network
Singapore Global Network's mission is to build a global community with Singapore at its heart, creating meaningful connections between members. Whether you are Singaporean, someone who has worked or lived in Singapore or simply interested in exploring opportunities here, you are warmly invited to join our 140,000-strong network of global professionals and friends.
https://singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/
Consent Clause
By attending this event and submitting this form, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data and any event photos, videos, or recordings for publicity and related initiatives by 8 Circle, Flippa, SGN, and other event partners. This is in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Singapore. Your data may be shared with affiliated partners solely for these purposes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. https://singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/privacy-statement/